French designer Pierre Yovanovitch and his business and life partner Matthieu Cussac were looking for a modern home in Provence when Pierre came across an ad for a château in the back of a magazine. In the same family and their descendants since the 10th century, its four elderly owners weren't interested in continuing with its upkeep—they only visited it for two months every summer.Fast forward through its purchase and three years of restoration, and the new home of Pierre and Matthieu is now a sophisticated blend of original architecture and modern design. More here on WSJ.(photography by stephen kent johnson for wsj magazine)

Bohemian ChicTake a tour of the beautiful The Hague home of interiors blogger Theo-Bert Pot—a wonderful '70s inspired boho mix of rich dark colours, big windows, vintage pieces and lots of houseplants.Laurie Anderson's Glorious, Chaotic New YorkFrom the New York Times: "From performances for “six people in a loft” to “O Superman,” MTV fame, and her time with Lou Reed, the artist reflects on her many years in New York."Geometry of CirclesWhat do you get when you pair minimalist composer Philip Glass with Sesame Street? A lovely, animated meditation on circles. Love this.The Deep Space of Digital ReadingThere's a difference between reading digitally and reading print books — and why we shouldn't worry about leaving print behind.The Honey FacialBritish star facialist Alexandra Soveral explains how raw honey is brilliant for exfoliating—non abrasive and gentle, it's a nourishing treat for your face that's right there in the kitchen.11 Best Natural Beauty ProductsAnd while we're on the subject of natural skincare, a list of 11 excellent natural (or near natural) beauty products—all available through Amazon.Turning Side Projects Into StartupsTina Roth Eisenberg of the hugely successful Swiss Miss blog discusses how she turned her various side projects into full-time gigs, such as the breakfast lecture series Creative Mornings (now with over 160 chapters around the world); TeuxDeux, a simple to-do app; and Tattly, a designer-driven temporary tattoo company.Olive Oil and Orange Cake With FigsRich without being overly sweet, this simple cake is also vegan. (photo via 34 kvadrat)

Located in an historic Manhattan building, this beautiful loft is by Brooklyn-based The New Design Project, headed by Fanny Abbes. Eclectic in style, the design makes a feature of the high ceilings with the stunning collection of light fixtures. More here on AD España.

Minimalist cool in a Stockholm apartment for you today—love the contrast of white, natural wood floors and black furniture. Great art, too. More here.(photography: ekenstam via elv's by way of coco lapine design)

An 1893 schoolhouse in Copenhagen is now a creative retreat for Jon and Sascha, who both work in the music industry. Initially attracted by its architecture, it was the large surrounding property and inner courtyard that finally sold them—it feels very secluded, despite being near the old town centre. When you work with sound every day, silence is a true luxury. More here on Ladny Dom.(photography by birgitta wolfgang drejer / sisters agency. via my domaine)

Manhattan ModernTake a tour of decorator Patrick McGrath's lovely modern apartment—surprisingly airy in feel despite its small size.

A Marvelous Moment for French Writers and ArtistsLovely review by Julian Barnes in the New York Review of Books of 'The Pen and the Brush: How Passion for Art Shaped Nineteenth-Century French Novels' by Anka Muhlstein, translated from the French by Adriana Hunter. Adding this one to my book list.Jim Jarmusch's 10 Favourite FilmsCult film director Jim Jarmusch picks his 10 favourite films, including Tokyo Story by Ozu, Seven Samurai by Kurosawa and Bob le Flambeur by Melville among others. Notably, they're all black and white films—an aesthetic Jarmusch uses beautifully in his own work.